Housework can be a thankless job. Typically, when a homemaker says that, she is referring to the fact that she rarely gets thanked for the work that she does around the house. And, while that may be true, I am talking about something else entirely.  Most days, I love being a homemaker. I love that it is both my …
Ephesians 1:3-14 ~ Spiritual Blessings in Christ
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places, even as he chose us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and blameless before him. In love he predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according …
Where the Heart Is
Philippians 2:4 says, “Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others.†(ESV) But, how does that apply to caring for a home? In Designing a Lifestyle that Pleases God, Lisa Tatlock says “A final aspect to consider when creating a warm and welcoming home is to consider the preferences of …
House, Home, and Heart
Probably because many of my recent Facebook/Twitter status reports have had something to do with my daily household chores, I’ve had a few requests asking about how I do things around the house. This registers fairly high on my irony-meter, because… Well, if you could have seen my bedroom growing up, let’s just say that I would not be the …
Of Speeches and Students
Tomorrow, President Obama is scheduled to speak to the nation’s school children. This speech has not yet taken place, and already Christians are lining up on both sides of the argument, ready to battle and accuse one another because of it.  I have been surprised at the reactions, the harsh words, accusations, and demands coming from both sides of …